Three People Holding Achievement Certificates. — Left to right: High School Teacher of the Year Ms. Maria Manley, i3 Academy; Middle School Teacher of the Year Mr. Kristopher King, Empower Community School; and Elementary Teacher of the Year Mrs. Tauna Kramer, Freedom Prep Academy – Birmingham. (Alabama Public Charter School Commission)

The Alabama Public Charter School Commission (APCSC) named its 2026 Nelson Marshall Awards for Teaching Excellence recipients, honoring three educators for their dedication, leadership and commitment to student success. This year, all three awardees teach at Birmingham-area schools.

Learn more about the award and the 2026 winners at Bham Now!

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Alabama educators named 2026 Charter School Teachers of the Year

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